Two-time state champion Julien Broderson of Davenport Assumption has decided to stay in state for college. After visiting Ames this weekend he has committed to coach Dresser and the Iowa State Cyclones. Broderson projects at 184/197 at the next level. He is currently ranked 16th in the country be The Open Mat. “It was different…

One of the top seniors in Iowa has made his college decision as 3 time state place winner Spencer Trenary of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows is headed to South Dakota State University. Trenary placed 7th as a freshman, 3rd as a sophomore & was a state finalist as a junior finishing 2nd. He was also a 2016 Cadet…

Colter Bye of Cresco, Crestwood made a name for himself last season as he steadily climbed the rankings before qualifying for his first state tournament and finishing 7th in class 2A. Now Bye has committed to wrestle for D2 Upper Iowa. He chose UIU over Luther, Wartburg, UW Lacrosse, and Northern State. He projects at…

One of the top wrestlers in Iowa has ended his recruitment and made his college choice. Two-time state champion John Henrich of Akron Westfield has committed to the University of Nebraska. He chose the Cornhuskers over the Iowa Hawkeyes. He told IAwrestle “The right degree, the right coaches and the right mindset to become the…

4 time state champion Josh Ramirez of Dubuque Wahlert has verbally committed to West Virginia and new coach Tim Flynn. Ramirez had committed to Ohio State back in December before having a recent change of heart. “I didn’t change my mind but God led me here to this program for a reason.” Ramirez told IAwrestle…

Last October many fans in Iowa were sad that one of Iowa’s top wrestlers announced his decision to leave the state when Albia’s Aden Reeves committed to Campbell University in North Carolina. Now, Reeves has decided to stay closer to home and has changed his commitment to wrestle for coach Kevin Dresser at Iowa State…

Another one of the top recruits in the class of 2019 has come off the board as state champion Lucas Roland of PCM has committed to coach Cary Kolat and Campbell University. “The small town aspect and I just felt at home with the team sold me on Campbell.” Roland told IAwrestle on his commitment.…

As the school year winds down for high school seniors, most top level wrestlers have committed to their college of choice. Not the case for Dubuque Wahlert’s Boone McDermott as he is still looking for the right home. Boone McDermott was this years class 2A state champion at 220 pounds and ended the year ranked…

Tate Battani of Ballard is headed out of state as he hhas committed to wrestle for Iowa native Dave Malecek at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Battani finished third at this years class 2A state tournament at 160 pounds. It was a break out year after placing 7th as a junior and being…

Mason Hulse of Boone has been a name on the rise the last four years as he has made steady improvements throughout his high school career. From not qualifying for state his freshman year, being a qualifier his sophomore year, placing sixth at state his junior year, and all the way to the state state…

Dallas Center-Grimes standout Zane Mulder has changed his college commitment from Grand View to Iowa State University. Mulder was an early commit to Grand View and told IAwresrle that it just felt right because he had been training there since middle school. However, the allure of wrestling at the Division 1 level for a storied…

Coach Nick Mitchell and Grand View University have landed another in state recruit with the addition of Ben Lee of Ballard. Lee bursted onto everyone’s radar last season when he placed 2nd at 182 pounds in class 2A. He is currently ranked 2nd at 182 pounds this season. Lee chose Grand View over Loras, Simpson,…

Three-time Iowa state place-winner Ryan Steffen has decided to continue his academic and wrestling career at Upper Iowa University. Steffen chose Upper Iowa over Grand View, NIACC and the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse. Preseason rankings start Upper Iowa in the top 10 in Division II Coaches Rankings. “I chose Upper Iowa because I love their program. Coach…

Blake Steege has had a solid career at Denver but has always flown a little under the radar. That is until this past February when Steege burst onto the radar by reaching the state finals at 120 pounds in class 2A. This season Denver will drop to class 1A and Steege is sure to be…